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Monday, 19 September 2016

Morning Everyone
We have a new theme to inspire you at WoodwareWitterings, and this week we are looking for 'A Pop of Colour.'
My first thought for this was a Spotlight card, but I have not made it in what I would consider the traditional manner. (see Pinterest ideas HERE)

I searched through my rather extensive stash of stamps and found this lovely little floral image from Stampendous CRM217 Dandie Trio.

I stamped and embossed it in black onto a strip of Woodwares Mixed Media card stock. I absolutely LOVE this card stock.

I coloured the image using an Orange Gelli Roll Glitter pen, and Green Gelli Roll Glaze pen and then added a tiny gem to the centre of the flowers for another 'POP' of colour.

The narrow panel of coloured paper in the centre of the card helps to spotlight the coloured part of the image.

Sunday, 18 September 2016

Afternoon Everyone
How quickly the weather has gone from Summer to Autumn.
Of course there is still plenty of time for an Indian Summer, but for now I will just be grateful that the nights are cooler and I am able to sleep.

As usual I got rather carried away when prepping for this weeks theme over at WoodwareWitterings, 'Time of Mellow Fruitfulness'.

I never know what I am going to make so sometimes I end up with extra bits and pieces whilst I play.

That was just the case here where I dry embossed a couple of sheets of card with the fabulous Spiders Web mask from Dutch Doobadoo.

I coloured the panel using dye based inks and then added some die cut Silhouette Florals in black with a little Gilding Wax brushed onto them.

I used the spider and web from a fabulous stamp set that I bought from Card-io when I was at a show in Doncaster in July.

While I was finishing things off I created this card using a panel created by dry embossing a Dreamweaver Spiders Web stencil and adding sponged dye based ink and Gilding Wax.

Again I added die cut florals, this time in black and white.

I had a fabulous time at Ally Pally on Saturday. I haven't been to a show there in years so it was lovely to catch up with friends old and new.
I spent far too much, but then isn't that what I go to work for lol.
Better get a few more bits finished off, it will be back to work all too soon.
Have a great day, what ever you are doing.
Crafty hugs
Kimx

and Decorating Chalks to create my background, before stamping and embossing JGS273 Wheat onto it using Black Versafine ink and clear embossing powder.

To create a darker piece of background for the main body of the card I first tapped a clean Versamark inkpad over a sheet of Mixed Media card stock and then blended the same colours of Decorating Chalks over it. The ink makes the chalks appear darker and is a great way to create co-ordinating paper to match your chalked images.

Once again I got a little carried away and created a second card.

I'm actually not sure which one I like best lol.

This time I stamped and embossed using Sepia Versafine Ink

and added a dry embossed spiders web as my background.

I sponged the embossed panel with the same colours of decorating chalks using a cotton wool ball and added some Gold, Copper and Bronze Gilding Wax. Unfortunately this doesn't show up very well in the photos.

I had several narrow strips left over from trimming my panels so I created a third card with a bit of paper weaving,

some die cut foliage,

and a sentiment.
I hope that you enjoy our challenge this week, thanks for stopping by.
Happy Crafting and Hugs.
Kimx

Sunday, 11 September 2016

Morning,
Things have definitely got back to normal on the roads this week now that the schools have finally all returned after the summer holidays.
It was a bit of a staggered start, so the full effects weren't felt until Friday, but it was enough to effect the mood of the customers, all except the parents that is who were all looking pretty relieved that the holidays are finally over.
It doesn't seem like it has been three weeks since the GCSE exam results came out, and I had several congratulations cards to make.

My Boss, and two of the ladies that I work with all have children the same ages as my two eldest Grandchildren, so we have spent many years celebrating the same milestones together.

I know that we were all equally proud of their achievements, whatever their grades.

I have used a lovely Penny Black stamp for my cards, colouring the images using Distress Inks and a waterbrush.
Megan starts the Sixth Form tomorrow so everyone will be back to school.
I'm sure that she will enjoy it once she gets over the initial nervousness of something new.
Good Luck to everyone.
Hugs Kimx

Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Morning Everyone,
We have a new sketch to inspire you over at WoodwareWitterings and today it is my turn to share.

I do love a sketch, it is a great place to start if you are having a bit of a creative block, and it is also a good way of using up some of the abundant bits and pieces from your stash.

The stamped and embossed panel is from that stash and is a very old Stampendous stamp Scenic Poppies.
I covered the poppes and the three trees with Liquid Masking Fluid which you have to leave to dry and then I sponged the entire panel with dye based inks.

Once you have finished colouring the background rub the masking fluid away with your finger to reveal nice white images ready to colour. I used Alchol pens for this and then added a little bit of shine with a versamark pen and clear embossing powder.

The green panel also involves masking, this time with a large post it note and a black pigment ink pad.

As usual I have made a second card, this time using part of an old Magenta stamp Flower Pot Trio and more of the masked background.

Here is the sketch, have a great time being inspired by it.
Happy Crafting and hugs
Kimx

Sunday, 4 September 2016

Hi All
I'm on a roll here people, even if I have missed a couple of days, so here are a few more Christmas cards with a traditional feel.

A nice jolly Father Christmas,

and some dry embossed brickwork.

There is nothing more traditional at Christmas time than a nice fat robin

sitting on a bough full of berries.

I love kraft card and red gingham,

and here I have made the card look like a present that has been tied with ribbon.

And here is the same stamp coloured in with diluted instant coffee.

And of course Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a wreath of some sort.

I hope that there are plenty of ideas here for you to help add some cards to your stash.
Back to the craft room while it is still cool enough for me to get anything done.
Have a great, and crafty evening,
Hugs Kimx

About Me

I am a self confessed 'Stampaholic' living with my family in Surrey.
I am known as the 'Granny in the Attic' and have six Grandchildren
Megan(17), Reece(15), the twins Saskia and Ciaran(10), Emma (2) and Chloe born October 2017.
I work full time in a BP Simply Foods petrol station and then craft in
my spare time.
I have written two books. The first on Teabag Folding and the second on
Rubber Stamping, both for Search Press.
I have written numerous articles in the past for magazines including Craft Stamper, Quick Cards Made Easy and Cardmaking and Papercraft.
I teach classes in Purley and have
demonstrated at many of the major Stamp Shows.
I am on the Design Team for Woodware and Hobby Art, and have also designed for Imagination Stamps, Stamp Addicts and Clarity. Several of my cards have featured on each of their TV shows.
I am lucky enough to make samples Jane Gill who still designs stamps for Woodware who are now part of Creative Expressions.
I love to try and join in with the challenge blogs and have been part of the DT at
Crafty Cardmakers for several years.